Author: New Hampshire Magazine Staff

Here’s how it works We send a survey to each doctor on the New Hampshire Board of Medicine’s list of physicians licensed to practice in the state — 3,419 names. This year, we received responses from 395. The survey asks…

For the rookie woodchoppers among us, let’s begin by defining the two types of chainsaws: Type 1 — Those that start; Type 2 — Those that don’t. Prior to my owning and operating my own chainsaw, I employed a local…

Each summer, many a tourist is drawn to Portsmouth for its history, culture and seaside charm. But few tourists know of this insider’s secret — a glorious annual feast for the soul called the “Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth” tour, scheduled…

The cozy dining rooms at country inns are evergreen favorites, but rarely do we think of larger hotels as the venue for an evening out. That’s a mistake in New Hampshire, where some of the biggest hotels have outstanding restaurants.…

They’re back. The four chefs that Rufus Boyett took to the Puglia region of Italy are now officially certified by the Federazione Italiana Cuochi, the Italian National Culinary Team, complete with serial numbers and an official uniform. Boyett, working as…

Almost every small town in America has its great little breakfast and lunch spot, and many of them are named for the hard-working person who oversees stacks of pancakes and mounds of Hollandaise-covered Eggs Benedict grabbed from the kitchen by…

It’s all white linens and soft candlelight set amidst a century of history while you enjoy a five-course meal at The Balsams, way up in Dixville Notch. But what goes on in the kitchen, behind the scenes, before that elegant…

Spring does not come easily to New Hampshire. By January, after the holidays, the routine of dealing with the snow, the cold, the gray skies and long nights can weigh down the soul. But by the last of March, you…

“I’ve always known what I was going to do, from as early as I can remember,” says fine wood carver William Schnute of Wilton. “It’s in my DNA. It’s something that can’t be taught — you just feel it and…

Tasha Tudor’s Magical World A long time ago — nearly seven decades — a young illustrator published her first book, “Pumpkin Moonshine.” It was filled with beautifully rendered idealized images of childhood in the early 19th century. The nostalgic charm…

Itchy Back I'm glad to hear who other professional doctors [“Top Doctors,” April 2006] would recommend, but I notice that many of the top doctors are in the same area. I'm reminded of bears when they have an itchy back.…

She adored her children and grandchildren. She valued marriage and family. She was extremely critical of the feminist movement. She didn’t like the phrase “women’s liberation” because being set free from everything didn’t seem right to her. So who is…

The ABCs of naming government agencies. By Jack Kenny I’m the DED head,” Stu Arnett cheerfully acknowledges, though you might otherwise think he’s a rather intelligent man. For the past seven years he has been director of the Division of…

Blue Lady "I couldn't play after school because I had to hurry to the radio station to do my show," says Betty Johnson, recalling her 1940s role as the youthful lead singer of The Johnson Family Singers. And that wasn't…

Thumbs Down I have only infrequently read your magazine (and enjoyed it), so I don't know if Chris Dornin is a regular contributor. I sincerely hope not. I found his piece in the February issue, “Let there be a little…

A friend of mine died in February. Jane Meier was about my age, i.e. too young to die. She was a beloved local theatre teacher and mentor to legions of kids, mine included. She had an platoon of great doctors…